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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Test Software Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Tcl (Programming Language), Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Jenkins - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5811909537 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 12+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems 10+ years with a Master's Degree or 8 years with a Ph.D. * Experience developing software in Python * Experience testing real-time embedded systems * Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code * Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas * Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment * Experience in testing software systems * Debugging experience with debuggers (i.e. VS Code) and including Breakpoints, State Inspection, and Execution Control * Experience with using software configuration management tools * U.S. Citizenship required * No clearance is required to start, but you must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Preferred Qualifications: * Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team * Experience with C++ * Experience developing Tcl/Tk * Hands-on experience in controlling test equipment through software (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers, Power Supplies, etc.) * Hands-on experience integrating RF, digital, or optic based systems/equipment * Experience with automation tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework * Experience in embedded Python software optimizations * Familiarity writing Unit Tests * Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) * Active TS/SCI Clearance ## Description The integration and test software engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software that manages test equipment and executes tests for a Space payload unit, ensuring compliance to established requirements. Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using Python, Tcl/Tk, and C++. The selected individual will utilize automated tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework to enable automated testing and verification of the Space System. The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle, including design, development, integration, and test. The selected individual will conduct peer reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents, as well as participate in a cross-functional scrum team. Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment. Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned. While not all positions will require an active clearance to start, all positions are contingent on the candidate's ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. 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